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Chris Christie Reveals Why Donald Trump Wears Such Long Ties

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie may have revealed a huge secret about Donald Trump.

No, not about Russian collusion, silly, but why the president wears such long ties.

For some reason, Trump likes to wear his ties down to his fly. The bizarre sartorial choice has inspired both Twitter parody pages and speculation among experts as to the reasoning.

University of Massachusetts psychology professor Susan Krauss Whitbourne once speculated Trump used the long ties to either call attention to his genitalia or take the focus away from his gut.

(Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Turns out it may be the latter, according to Christie’s upcoming book, Let Me Finish.

According to an advanced copy given to The Guardian, the former governor of New Jersey said Trump told him on multiple occasions wearing a long tie would make him look thinner.

The paper said the first time came in 2005 when Trump said “you gotta look better to be able to win” in politics.

In 2016, Trump reminded him about his theory that a longer tie would make him look thinner.

Fashion experts don’t agree. GQ said a man’s tie should fall no further than the middle of his waistband or his belt.

London-based tailor Jack Stammers thinks the president’s tie theory is backfiring.

“I would say he’s got it wrong,” Stammers told ThisIsInsider.com. “If anything it makes it look like his tie is too long, giving the impression of a short body.”

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Circa 1967

Standing next to a model of the D.C. convention center he had hoped to develop.
Standing next to a model of the D.C. convention center he had hoped to develop.

1980

With Ivana Trump at Roy Cohn's birthday party in New York City. 
With Ivana Trump at Roy Cohn's birthday party in New York City. 

1981

With Ivana Trump at John Kluge and Patricia Gay's wedding in New York City.
With Ivana Trump at John Kluge and Patricia Gay's wedding in New York City.

1987

With Lee Iacocca and Bill Fugazy at the Steinbrenner wedding ceremony in New York City.
With Lee Iacocca and Bill Fugazy at the Steinbrenner wedding ceremony in New York City.

1987

At his home in Greenwich, Connecticut.
At his home in Greenwich, Connecticut.

1987

Meeting with Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca at his New York City office.
Meeting with Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca at his New York City office.

1987

At home with Ivana Trump in Greenwich, Connecticut. 
At home with Ivana Trump in Greenwich, Connecticut. 

Circa 1988

With Ivana Trump at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in Queens, New York.
With Ivana Trump at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in Queens, New York.

1989

At the Williams vs. Tyson boxing match at Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino.
At the Williams vs. Tyson boxing match at Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino.

1989

At the Superboat Race at Trump Plaza Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. 
At the Superboat Race at Trump Plaza Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. 

1990

With Michael Jackson at the opening of Taj Mahal hotel and casino in Atlantic City, NJ.
With Michael Jackson at the opening of Taj Mahal hotel and casino in Atlantic City, NJ.

1991

Posing for a portrait at Yankee Stadium.
Posing for a portrait at Yankee Stadium.

1991

With Marla Maples at The Look of the Year Benefit Press Party in New York City. 
With Marla Maples at The Look of the Year Benefit Press Party in New York City. 

1991

With Marla Maples at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in Queens, New York.
With Marla Maples at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in Queens, New York.

1993

With Marla Maples at their wedding in New York City. 
With Marla Maples at their wedding in New York City. 

1995

With Marla Maples in New York City. 
With Marla Maples in New York City. 

1996

With Marla Maples and Peruvian former actress Pilar Pallete at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida.
With Marla Maples and Peruvian former actress Pilar Pallete at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida.

1996

At the Second Annual DISHES Summer Beach Party in Amagansett, New York. 
At the Second Annual DISHES Summer Beach Party in Amagansett, New York. 

1997

With Venezuelan beauty pageant winner Alicia Machado at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. 
With Venezuelan beauty pageant winner Alicia Machado at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. 

1997

Donald Trump at Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss' Halloween party in New York City.
Donald Trump at Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss' Halloween party in New York City.

1997

With Celina Midelfart at the U.S. Open in Queens, New York.
With Celina Midelfart at the U.S. Open in Queens, New York.

1998

With Ivanka Trump celebrating Dennis Basso's fur collection party in Aspen, Colorado.
With Ivanka Trump celebrating Dennis Basso's fur collection party in Aspen, Colorado.

1999

With baseball star Sammy Sosa and Melania Knauss at Jennifer Lopez's 30th birthday party in New York City. 
With baseball star Sammy Sosa and Melania Knauss at Jennifer Lopez's 30th birthday party in New York City. 

2001

With Melania Knauss at the 73rd Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California. 
With Melania Knauss at the 73rd Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California. 

2001

With Melania Knauss In New York City. 
With Melania Knauss In New York City. 

Circa 2002

Inspecting damage to the Williamsburg Bridge in Brooklyn, New York. 
Inspecting damage to the Williamsburg Bridge in Brooklyn, New York. 

2003

With Melania Knauss at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City. 
With Melania Knauss at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City. 

2005

With Melania Trump at the Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks game in New York City.
With Melania Trump at the Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks game in New York City.

2005

With Melania Trump at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in West Hollywood, California. 
With Melania Trump at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in West Hollywood, California. 

2005

Performing the "Green Acres" theme with Megan Mullally at the 57th Annual Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California. 
Performing the "Green Acres" theme with Megan Mullally at the 57th Annual Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California. 

2006

At the Old Course in St. Andrews where he met with the media to answer questions regarding Trump International Golf Links in St. Andrews, Scotland.
At the Old Course in St. Andrews where he met with the media to answer questions regarding Trump International Golf Links in St. Andrews, Scotland.

2006

With Melania Trump at New York Fashion Week in New York City. 
With Melania Trump at New York Fashion Week in New York City. 

2007

On site at Trump Hollywood in Hollywood, Florida. 
On site at Trump Hollywood in Hollywood, Florida. 

2007

With Melania Trump at Woody Johnson's "Wig Out" 60th birthday party in New York City. 
With Melania Trump at Woody Johnson's "Wig Out" 60th birthday party in New York City. 

2008

With Melania Trump at the MoMA Film Benefit Gala Honoring Baz Luhrmann in New York City.
With Melania Trump at the MoMA Film Benefit Gala Honoring Baz Luhrmann in New York City.

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